Over 300 child abuse cases at daycares, kindergartens in 2022, says Nancy Shukri


KUALA LUMPUR: Over 300 child abuse cases happened at kindergartens and daycare centres last year, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

"There were a total of 336 abuse cases between 2021 and 2022. The cases happened at both registered and non-registered kindergartens and daycare centres," said the Women, Family and Community Development Minister.

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